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[OneGrassRoot]

Following a string of anti-gay assaults in NYC in recent weeks, and today’s shocking revelation of an anti-gay hate murder, one New Yorker has a novel suggestion for how to cope: free hugs!

Miss Stonewall 2013, Frostie Flakes, today announced on facebook the free hug session which will start at 2pm in Times Square, NYC, Sunday 5/19.

So it has come down to this. After hearing about the death of a gay man in the village I became very depressed and unsure what to do next. Deep in thought about the root of the problem, a man very kindly opened and held a door for me. A rare thing in this city for sure. I was so uplifted by this small gesture that it put me back in the frame of mind that there is still hope.

I call a peaceful rally to be held in Times Square where you come dressed just how you are comfortable on a daily basis. There will be poster board for you to write “Free hug from a (gay man, lesbian, transgender, bisexual, etc.)” – cross that out and write HUMAN BEING!

There will also be flowers and flyers with an uplifting message and information about what has been happening in our community.


FULL STORY: http://gaymarriageusa.wordpress.com/2013/05/18/one-new-yorkers-response-to-saturdays-anti-gay-murder-a-free-hug-session/

[NYC_SKP]

1. K&R!

[annabanana]

2. Times Square seems like the place to be!. . . . n/t

[OneGrassRoot]

3. I sooooooo wish I could be there.

I'd be a huggin' fool!